processed rightly and it's acceptable to researchers. i also work on exhibitions, helping to write text and do research. artifacts help us tell history in a way we can i get out of books. when you are standing in front of an artifact there is a very different experience from when you're reading a book. you are communing with a thing. is a direct witness of the history you are learning about. it is a really special experience. >> this was the first of a two-part look at the national museum of american jewish history. you can watch this and all other american history tv programs at c-span.org/history. >> i am a history buff. i do enjoy seeing the fabric of our country and how they work and how they are made.

>> the presidency, american artifacts. these are fantastic shows. >> i had no idea they did this. it is something i really enjoy. >> american history tv, it gives you the perspective. >> i am a c-span fan. ♪ >> part of the 5 million toys collected in united states for european children is assumed by earl cox junior, national commander of the american legion. this goes to unfortunate youngsters in france. is the second year the american legion has played godfather to the children of europe in this manner. among the grateful recipients of

these generous gifts of your friends, the invalid and the blind. for these and for others throughout the continent they get this year totals 5 million welcomed toys geared to the hearts of our young cousins whose future is in savvy conditioned by the ravages of past wars and a gloomy economy of the present. the date was a great success. american children will be happy to know they have shared their bounty with those whose needs is greater. the arrival in the little town of roslyn, washington of undersecretary of mining in far-off afghanistan puts it out of the international map and gives everybody a chance to shine. the local minors give their distinguished visitor of war welcome and invite him down to see how we do it in america. he takes them out and wins the praises of all with his capacity for hard work. with what he learns he hopes they go home to afghanistan and double coal production in one year. more power to him.

these waves at the lake hurst, new jersey air station packed their parachutes with extra special care. they are going to use them. is the graduation date, the date everything else is dropped. booted, helmeted, and ready for the crucial test, they wait for the time of the hit the landing zone. out you go, girls. geronimo welcomes you to the fold. they all graduated with flying colors without a quorum in the planeload. despite a stiff breeze, the navy's ladies make it to terra firma without a mishap. every year is leap year for these classy lassies. ♪

>> every election year we are in formed how important c-span is for politics. great way for us to stay informed. >> my colleagues are going to say, i saw you on c-span. >> there is so much more that c-span does to make sure people outside the beltway know what is going on inside of it. year, student cam was one of our biggest yet as students competed for more than $100,000 in prizes. they answered the questions, what issues do they most want the candidates to discuss. economy, inequality, education, and immigration where the top issues. be sure to turn in this wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m.

on washington journal when they will announce the winners. watch live on c-span and c-span.org. announcer: each week until the 2016 election, road to the white --se rewind bring shoe brings you coverage. next, senator john kerry during the 2004 campaign. he won nine primaries on super tuesday, forcing rival senator john edwards to drop out. john kerry it lost to incumbent president george w. bush in a tight election. this is about 21 minutes. [applause] ♪ [cheers and applause]